Services set for Frank Zolin, husband of former Long Beach councilwoman

If there was one word that best described Frank Zolin, it would be integrity - in work and at play, his family said.

"He will be remembered by his family and many friends for his integrity, intellect, kindness and his curiosity," said his wife of 20 years and former Long Beach city councilwoman, Jan Hill Zolin.

A public memorial service will be held Sept. 8 for Zolin, who died Aug. 21 at age 79.

"He was a wonderful husband," his wife said. "We were magical together."

From public policy to public administration, Zolin had a passion for learning, she said.

"He was special and brought a special kind of inspiration to whoever he met because he was so honest and good," Jan Zolin said.

Zolin retired in 1997 after more than 40 years with the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court and State of California. He continued to participate in a variety of public and professional activities part time.

Zolin also loved to have a good time, his wife said.

"He was super fun. He loved life. He was curious, loved art, music, dancing and his grandchildren," she said. "He also loved to help people and was a mentor to many, many people in all walks of life."

In addition to his wife, Zolin is survived by three stepdaughters, Jill and husband Larry Erps of Tulsa, Okla., Jody and husband Dave Lewis of Rocklin, Calif., Jaclyn and husband Andy Hesson of Westerville, Ohio; a stepson, Jeff and wife Tanya Hall of Long Beach; eight grandchildren and a niece.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at at The Grand, 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, Attn: Brent Watson, For Frank Zolin Memorial, 1150 S. Olive St., Ste 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90015.